2.1
CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3850

First published: Thu Dec 30 2010(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/linux-2.6
Linux Kernel<2.6.36.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=10-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension=11-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=9
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=10-sp3
Debian=5.0
Ubuntu=6.06
Ubuntu=8.04
Ubuntu=9.10
Ubuntu=10.04
Ubuntu=10.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3850?

    CVE-2010-3850 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to bypass access restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3850?

    To fix CVE-2010-3850, update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.36.2 or later to ensure the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability is required.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3850?

    CVE-2010-3850 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, including those used by Debian, SUSE, and Ubuntu distributions prior to the specified versions.

  • What does CVE-2010-3850 allow an attacker to do?

    CVE-2010-3850 allows a local user to configure econet addresses without proper access restrictions, potentially leading to network misconfigurations.

  • Is CVE-2010-3850 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2010-3850 is a local vulnerability, which can only be exploited by authenticated users on the affected system.

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